Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Wright Brothers, Inc.

Location: Montgomery, Ohio

Reports To: Ownership Group

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

For nearly 80 years, Wright Brothers, Inc. has been a leader in the Cincinnati Business Community. You’ve heard our name and seen it in advertisements at major sporting events. We are a thriving, family-owned business group with a legacy of excellence and innovation. While our business model is multifaceted, we are known as a leader and innovator in the industrial gas industry , including regionally supplying high-performance specialty gases to clients in consumer products, healthcare, medical, research, universities and pharmaceuticals. Additionally supplying cryogenics and gases to fabricating, maintenance, hospitality, entertainment, and retail industries. We have a national footprint in helium including uniquely our own dedicated helium wells. Additionally, we hold numerous patents, trademarks and registrations.Two associated companies are Wright Brothers Global Gas LLC () and VMG LLC (). We support TeamVMG.org as well as many regional non-profits including board and officer participation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Develop plus – importantly - execute strategic and tactical plans for long-term business growth
• Lead with an entrepreneurial approach in identifying new business opportunities
• Work closely with owners and leadership team to preserve company legacy
• Attend weekly ownership meetings and deliver monthly performance reviews
• Make capital investment recommendations and optimize real estate/investments

Sales Leadership

• Actively participate in sales activities to drive revenue growth
• Meet with prospective customers and maintain key account relationships
• Monitor contracts, pricing, profit margins, and renewal timelines
• Maintain regular communication with sales teams across all businesses
• Participate in leadership and sales expertise training programs

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Collaborate with in-house experts to optimize business operations
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and industry regulations
• Develop effective employee needs assessment and training programs
• Lead succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline

Financial Management

• Guide forward-looking financial strategy
• Provide oversight to routine accounting assuring accurate financial statements
• Recommend and schedule capital investments to improve business efficiency and timely providing equipment for new customers

Qualifications

• Proven leadership track record in business development and operations
• Strong technical skills with passion for sales and operations management
• Industry experience with team leadership capabilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills across multiple business units
• Experience in succession planning and leadership development
• Strong financial acumen for guiding investments and growth
• Technical bachelor’s degree.
• Industry experience with leadership authority and responsibilities
• Previous P&L responsibility

Why Join Wright Brothers, Inc.

• Lead an established industry leader with a strong legacy
• Hands-on leadership role with significant growth potential
• Opportunity to make long-term impact working with dedicated owners and skilled team
• Join an industry marginally affect by economic cycles, generally unaffected by imported products and internet sales.
• An industry that historically has grown at twice GDP.

Wright Brothers, Inc.’s Corporate Values

Three Simple Rules:

• Do what’s right.
• Do the best you can.
• Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Three Universal Questions:

• Can I trust you?
• Are you committed to excellence?
• Do you care about me as a person?

Wright Brothers, Inc. is a nicotine and drug free workplace.

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